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Lucid Air vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Lucid Air vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,047 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 13 kWh/100km for the Lucid Air. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers slightly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 114 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 897 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 1,425 Nm more.
Air
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers visibly more boot space – 627 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries markedly more – 588 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Lucid Air stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £72,900
Lucid Air
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Lucid Air
The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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Lucid Air
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
627 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,409 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 588 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Lucid
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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